Griffins Lose 2 Goal Lead, Will Play Game 7

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Oklahoma City Barons forced a game 7 of the Western Conference Finals of the Calder Cup playoffs with a 4-3 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena Tuesday night.

The Griffins built a 3-1 lead with goals from Tomas Jurco, Mitch Callahan and Jeff Hoggan, but the Barons scored 3 times in the final 10:30 of the 3rd period. Anton Lander scored the game-winner with 1:05 to play in the 3rd period.

Game 7 will be Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena with the winner advancing to to the Calder Cup finals against the Syracuse Crunch.